Policy Advisor

Applicants should submit their resume, cover letter and up to two writing samples to Breanna Stabler, Executive Assistant & Policy Advisor, Breanna.Stabler@ohiosenate.gov end of Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Organization: Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus

Position: Policy Advisor

Job Description: The Policy Advisor analyzes legislation and works to enact legislation and policies on behalf of the Senate Democratic Leader and all caucus members. The individual covers issues pending before the Ohio Senate and Ohio General Assembly as assigned and works with all caucus members and staff to advance members’ legislative agendas. Occasional evening and weekend work is required, as well as in-state travel. The individual’s responsibilities will be determined by the needs of the Democratic Caucus. The position reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff & Policy Director.

Essential Job Functions:

Committee Coverage

• Covers committees as assigned and coordinates committee work with Deputy Chief of Staff & Policy Director as well as the Ranking Member of each committee and their staff to ensure advancement of our members’ bills and amendments in committee.
• Produces analyses of legislation pending in committees, floor reports on bills reported from committees and other work product as needed for members.
• Attends and tracks all aspects of committee proceedings, including maintaining detailed files on all bills assigned to committee.
• Helps Ranking Members of committees to present bills and issues in caucus meetings.

Policy and Legislation

• Serves as liaison with Senate Republican staff, Ohio House staff, governmental offices, and other stakeholders to communicate and/or receive policy information.
• As necessary, makes bill drafting, amendment and research requests from the Legislative Service Commission on behalf of the Democratic Leader or members.
• Answers policy questions and prepares background information, as well as collaborates on talking points and speeches for the Democratic Leader and members. 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; alternatively, 3 years working in the Ohio General Assembly, or comparable experience required. 

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and project management capabilities.

• Knowledge of the legislative process, rules, and procedures.

• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

• Working knowledge of public policy in the state of Ohio.

Benefits: Salary range $68,000-$72,000 Ohio Statehouse parking is provided. Senate employees participate in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and qualify for health benefits through the state of Ohio: • OPERS: https://www.opers.org/ • Medical: https://das.ohio.gov/Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits-Administration 2 • Dental/Vision/Life insurance for exempt employees: https://das.ohio.gov/Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits-Administration#4289112- pexempt-employees-only

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and 1-2 writing sample to Breanna Stabler, Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus Executive Assistant & Policy Advisor, via email at Breanna.Stabler@ohiosenate.gov.

Deadline: End of Sunday, December 7